I. ˈdī(ə)pə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English diapre, from Middle French diapre, diaspre, from Medieval Latin diasprum, probably from neuter of diasprus made of diaper, from Middle Greek diaspros pure white, from Greek dia through, throughout + Middle Greek aspros white — more at dia- , asper
1. : a fabric with a distinctive pattern:
a. : a rich silk fabric
b. also diaper cloth : a soft usually white linen or cotton fabric used for tablecloths, towels, and now chiefly for infants' wear
2.
a. archaic : a towel or napkin
b. : a basic garment for infants consisting usually of a piece of folded cloth or other absorbent material drawn up between the legs and fastened about the waist
3. : an allover pattern consisting of one or more small repeated units of design (as geometric figures) connecting with one another or growing out of one another with continuously flowing or straight lines
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II. verb
( diapered ; diapered ; diapering -p(ə)riŋ ; diapers )
Etymology: Middle English diapren, from Middle French diaprer, diasprer, from diapre, diaspre
transitive verb
1. : to ornament with diaper designs : weave (cloth) in diaper patterns : make (a figure) in diaper pattern
2. : to put on or change the diaper of (an infant)
intransitive verb
: to draw diaper patterns (as on cloth)